Project Description

About Penguins

A Guide for Children (Revised)

This beginner’s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of penguins.

In this addition to the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of penguins, from the Adélie to the Rockhopper to the Emperor. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires young readers to learn more.

Reviews

“A pleasing entry in a dependable series.” ―Booklist

“With its simple text and lovely watercolors, About Penguins will appeal to a wide audience.” ―School Library Journal

“As part of a series of books about both animals and habitats, this book is an essential tool for capturing the attention of any elementary level student! Using 18 vibrant illustrations along with simple but clearly written sentences, this book serves as an outstanding resource to engage students in the topic–Penguins!” ―NSTA Recommends

Meet the Author

Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.

Meet the Illustrator

John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received several awards. He lives in North Carolina. You can visit his website here.